Leadership-the People of NCSBA

Executive Board 2019

President · Paul Newbold · president@ncbeekeepers.org

1st Vice President · Doug Vinson · (828) 244-4321 · firstvp@ncbeekeepers.org

2nd Vice President · Freddy Proni · (214) 675-7464 · secondvp@ncbeekeepers.org

Secretary · Dawn Rogers · 919-423-6521 · secretary@ncbeekeepers.org

Treasurer · Libby Mack · treasurer@ncbeekeepers.org

Membership Secretary · Todd Walker · (336) 933-1917 · membershipsecretary@ncbeekeepers.org

Education Coordinator · Dr. David Tarpy · (919) 515-1660 · david_tarpy@ncsu.edu

Apiary Inspector · Don Hopkins · (919) 218-3310 · don.hopkins@ncagr.gov

Immediate Past President · Rick Coor· pastpresident@ncbeekeepers.org

Regional Directors

Mountain Region Directors

Robert Smith · (828) 261-5210 · hickorybeeman@gmail.com ·

David Massengill · (919) 820-0319 · machevy1@aol.com ·

Doug Galloway · 828-612-1531 · mbp@ncbeekeepers.org ·

Johnny Thompson · (704) 616-5850 · thompsonapiary@gmail.com ·

Piedmont Region Directors

Chris Mendenhall · (336) 442-9835 · plowboy2020@gmail.com ·

Randall Austin · (919) 644-7842 · s.randall.austin@gmail.com ·

Chris Apple · 919-732-0902 · chrisapple1231@gmail.com ·

Colleen Baucom · (704) 400-4877 · colleenbaucom@gmail.com

Coastal Region Directors

Kenny Jones · (910) 988-6330 · kfjjr72@nc.rr.com ·

Eric Talley · (910) 389-7709 · erictalley@ec.rr.com ·

James Dove · (919) 223-4755 · jasdove@aol.com ·

Stacey Marriner · (252) 202-7701 · 2chill4real@gmail.com ·

Master Beekeeper Program Committee

Materials for the MBP Program may be submitted to:

Master Beekeeper Program c/o Doug Galloway
P.O. Box 805
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Doug Galloway · MBP Chairperson · 828-612-1531 · mbp@ncbeekeepers.org

Cynthia Speed · 919-923-6716 · katrina501@aol.com

Chris Apple · 919-610-1749 · chrisapple1231@gmail.com

Certified Honey Producer Program Committee

Ed Speer · Chairman · McDowell County Beekeepers · (828) 724-4444 · certifiedhoney@ncbeekeepers.org

Kenny Jones · Cumberland County Beekeepers · kfjjr72@nc.rr.com

Golden Achievement Program Committee

Elizabeth Towe · Co-Chair · Beekeepers of Chowan County · (252) 333-6965 · towe.elizabeth@yahoo.com

Ray Maxwell · Co-Chair · Cleveland County Beekeepers· (704) 913-5802 · shelbybeek@gmail.com

Terry Wilson · Five County Beekeepers · terry.94@gmail.com

Mike Proctor · Beekeepers of the Albermarle · mwproctor49@gmail.com

Melinda Miller · Neuse Regional Beekeepers · melindamiller1980@yahoo.com

Meeting Planning, Awards, Contests

Planning · Doug Vinson · (828) 244-4321 · firstvp@ncbeekeepers.org

Planning · Freddy Proni · (214) 675-7464 · secondvp@ncbeekeepers.org

Black Jar Honey Tasting · Suzy Spencer · ncsba.black.jar@gmail.com

Cooking with Honey · Sandy Carlson · sccarlson@msn.com

Honey, Photo, Wax and Mead · Joe Smith · smithjoe36126@gmail.com

Silent Auction · Jackie Hough · jhoughrsf@aol.com

Vendors · Rick Coor · pastpresident@ncbeekeepers.org

Administration

Apiculture Science Initiative · Charles Heatherly · chasheath@gmail.com

Bee Buzz Content Editor · Dr. Lane Kreitlow · beebuzzcontent@ncbeekeepers.org

Bee Buzz Technical Editor · Jody Moore · beebuzzeditor@ncbeekeepers.org

Born & Bred · Etienne Nadeau · nadeaufarmsnc@gmail.com

Cooperative Extension Services Liaison · Chris Apple · chrisapple1231@gmail.com

Historian · Charles Heatherly · chasheath@gmail.com

Membership Coordinator · Todd Walker · membership@ncbeekeepers.org · (336) 933-1917

Media and Advertising Coordinator · Jessica Mjelde · webmaster@ncbeekeepers.org

New Chapters · Buzz Griffin · newchapter@ncbeekeepers.org · (336) 933-1917

Yellow Book Editor · Unnamed · president@ncbeekeepers.org

Zoo Coordinator · Linda Hardison · lehardison@hotmail.com

February 5, 2020

February 2020

Macon County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Jan 27, 2020All day

Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Jan 27, 2020 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

January 25-April 6, 2020
7 class sessions plus 2 field days.
Monday nights, 6:30-8:30

Davidson County Extension Office
301 E. Center St.
Lexington, North Carolina 27292

$60 per person, $20 students under 18 years of age

Beginner Beekeeping Class - includes 7 classroom session, 2 hand-on field days, course literature, 1 yr membership to Davidson County and NC State Beekeepers Associations, enrollment in mentor program, certificate of completion.

For more information or to register, email davidsonncba@gmail.com or call the Extension office at (336) 242-2080.

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Stanly County Practical Beekeeping

Jan 27, 2020 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

January 27 - March 16, 2020
8 weeks plus a field day
Monday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Stanly County Agri-Civic Center
26032 Newt Rd.
Albemarle, North Carolina 28001

$30 per person. Book is purchased separately

To pre-register call Anne Houck at 980-322-3700 or email ahouck2431@aol.com

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Gaston Beginning Beekeeping Class

Jan 27, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

January 27 - April 6, 2020
Monday evenings, 7-9 pm
10 weeks classroom and field days

Gaston County Citizen's Resource Center/Cooperative Extension Office
1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy
Dallas, North Carolina 28034

This is a 10 week introductory course that is designed to help learn what you need to know to get started in beekeeping. The course covers Basic Bee biology, Castes, Anatomy, Life-cycles, Pheromones , Apiary Set-up, Wooden-ware & Tools/Equipment, Seasonal Hive Management, Honey Bee Diseases, Pests, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategy and Treatment Options, and Harvesting and Extracting Honey.

$95 per student, includes classroom instruction, book, GCBA & NCSBA Membership, workshops, and mentor program

Registrar – Jean Bess
Phone: (704) 860-9380
jeanbess@bellsouth.net
http://www.gastonbee.org/bee-school-registration/

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Robeson Beginning Beekeeping Class

Jan 28, 2020All day

January 28 - March 3
Five Weeks Plus Field Day
Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 - 8:30

OP Owens Agricultural Center
455 Caton Road
Lumberton, NC 28359

$ 30.00 Per Person

For information or to register, contact Nelson Brownlee at (910) 671-3276 or nelson_brownlee@ncsu.edu.

Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class

Jan 28, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

January 28-March 31, 2020
9 weeks plus one field day
Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm

Cabarrus County Extension Office
715 Cabarrus Ave West
CONCORD, NC 28025

$43 includes book

Instructors:
Bob Blackwelder
Mike Wallace
Mike Kerr

Online registration at http://go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus and then click on Horticulture programs
For assistance call 704-920-3310.

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McDowell Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 1, 2020 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

February 1-15, 2020
Three Saturdays in February plus field day from 11-3 on April 25
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

McDowell Technical Community College
54 College Dr
Marion, North Carolina 28752

$0, Optional textbook available

Everyone is invited to attend the McDowell Honey Bees' highly popular Bee School. Thanks to our local Farm Bureau, it's free and open to the public! Our Bee School fills to capacity every year, so be sure and sign up early.

In addition to guest speakers covering major topics of interest each day, there will also be honey tasting, a honey extraction demo, door prizes, and lots more! The course is open to anyone of any age interested in learning the basics of beekeeping, no experience needed.

Registration will open December 1, 2019 at http://www.mcdowellhoneybees.org
To attend, you must register at this site. Registration is open and is first come, first served.

For questions, email ed@sweetbetsyfarm.com or call Ed Speer at (828)724-4444

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Forsyth Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 1, 2020 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

February 1 - March 4, 2020
7 weeks plus a field day
Saturday Mornings, 9am to 12pm

Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Center
1450 Fairchild Rd.
Winston Salem, NC

$60 w/ book $40 w/o book $70 late w/ book $50 late w/o book plus $10 yearly membership

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Pender Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 3, 2020 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

February 3 - March 9, 2020
Monday Nights, six weeks plus a field day

Pender County Agricultural Extension Office Classroom
801 S Walker St
Burgaw, NC 28425

$85.00 / $100.00 per couple includes book and state and local dues

For information or to register, contact Tom Roper at (910)-471-3494 or troper3494@gmail.com.

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Beekeepers of the Albermarle Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 6, 2020All day

February 6 - 27, 2020

Four weeks

Thursday Evenings 7-9 PM

Corinth Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
1035 US 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC, North Carolina 27909

$35

Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beekeeping-101-tickets-84810533589?aff=ebdssbeac Online Registration only; no registration at the door.

A limited supply of Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston will be on hand for purchase for $15.

For registration questions, please email beekeepersofthealbemarle@gmail.com

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Moore County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 6, 2020 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

February 6 - March 28, 2020
6 classroom + 2 apiary training days
Thursdays, 6:30pm til 8:30pm

Room 109, Van Dusen Hall
Sandhills Community College
3395 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28374

$75 per person, Book available in class for purchase.

Course will consist of both classroom instruction and hands-on training in an Active Apiary.

To register call 910-695-3980.

Instructors: Hugh Madison, Master Beekeeper 910-639-3565, email: sunnyvuebeefarms@aol.com
Dwight Rickard, Medical Entomologist, 910-691-9671, email:bugjumper6@gmail.com
Moore County Beekeepers Facebook Page

Scotland County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 8, 2020 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

A half-day introductory course.

Scotland County Emergency Operations Center
1403 West Boulevard
Laurinburg, NC 28352

$10 per person, includes course materials, lunch, and 1-year membership in Scotland County Beekeepers

Course Topics:

1. Siting and setting up your hives, and costs of keeping bees
2. Equipment, tools, and hive maintenance
3. Honey bee pests, diseases, and treatment options
4. Inspections and proper care of your bees, following the beekeeping calendar through the year

Visit the Scotland County Cooperative Extension Center, 231 E. Cronly St., Laurinburg, NC 28352 or call 910-277-2422

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Tar River Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 12, 2020 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

February 18-March 31, 2020
6 week course
Tuesdays February 18, 25, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 7:00 PM

Pitt County Ag Center Auditorium
403 Government Circle
Greenville, NC 27834

$60 per person with discounts for additional family members

The first night of class on February 18th will begin at 6:30 to complete sign and get class room materials.

For more information or to register, contact Dale Aycock at tarriverbeekeepers@gmail.com or aycocke@gmail.com

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Johnston Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 13, 2020 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

February 13-March 9, 2020

8 weeks and 1 field day

Thursday evenings

Johnston County Extension Office
2736 NC-210
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577

$95 member/ $110 Non-member ($40 spouse)

Beginning Beekeeper Course for 7 weeks of training and optional field day and optional 8th week for NCSBA Certification Written Exam.
History of Beekeeping; Biology; Pest Management; Disease Management; and Seasonal Management.
Optional field day will be held during a Saturday with acceptable weather. Will examine JCBA beehives.

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Caldwell Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 15, 2020All day

February 15-22, 2020

Two full Saturdays and a Thursday evening, plus optional Certified testing

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. February 15
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. February 20
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. February 22
Optional written test for Certified
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. March 19
Practical test TBD in June

United Presbyterian Church
415 Pennell St NE
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645

$75 per person-- includes state and chapter membership, book, and other materials. Students 12 and under with a paying adult, $25-- includes state and chapter memberships; child will share book and materials with adult.

This course is designed for beginners and is a great refresher for current Beekeepers to enhance their general beekeeping skills. Our knowledgeable instructors will cover the history of beekeeping, getting started, seasonal management, and the treatment of pests and diseases.

**Door prizes: 5-frame nuc, bee equipment and several other prizes (must be present to win.)**

Pre-registration is not required but is recommended, as space is limited.

Email contact@caldwellcobeekeepers.org, register online at www.caldwellcobeekeepers.org, call Liz Cifu at 845-527-1215 or visit the Caldwell County Extension Office, 120 Hospital Ave NE, Suite 1, Lenoir, and give your registration to Tina Lovejoy.

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Union County 2020 Fast Track Bee School

Feb 15, 2020 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

February 15 - March 14, 2020
Every other Saturday from 1-5pm (total of 12 hours) + free mentorship

Union County Library (Monroe Branch)
Hunley Room
316 E Windsor St
Monroe, NC

Adults $70/$50 for students includes book, 2020 club membership and tee shirt.

Students are $50 with a valid ID. Reimbursement given on the first day of class.
Children under 16 free with a paying adult and a written essay on why they want to learn about bees.
This is a beginning to intermediate bee school that requires home study.
An additional $15 must be paid to North Carolina State Beekeepers Association to take the written test. Instructions given in class.
Mentors and/or website links will be provided for hands on instruction portion of the class.

For more information or to register, contact Lynn Price at (561) 601-9872 or Brittany Ashurst at (704) 901-5252. Text please or leave a message. Please do not call multiple times and hang up.

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Harnett Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 22, 2020 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Saturday, 1 day classroom and 1 field day to be announced

Commons Room at the Harnett County Home Health
307 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd
Lillington, NC 27546

$40 per person

Children 15 and under interested in beekeeping are free with paying adult. Young children are welcome to attend with a parent. Consider bringing something to keep children occupied for the duration of the classroom session as activities for children will not be provided by the association.

All participants should reserve their seats using the following online form - https://tinyurl.com/2020HarnettBeekeepingCourse

Questions can be sent to HarnettBeekeepers@gmail.com. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/HarnettCountyBeekeepers

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Five County Beekeepers Beekeeping Basics for Beginners

Feb 22, 2020 8:45 am – 4:30 pm

1 Saturday + multiple optional field days throughout the 2020 season

Bennett Bunn Plantation Lodge
1915 Old Bunn Rd
Zebulon, NC, North Carolina 27597

$55 per person for non 5CBA members; $40 for paid 5CBA members

Classroom presentations will cover the basics, from honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, pests and diseases that affect honey bees, getting started with your own hives, and more. Students will receive additional hands-on instruction through a series of optional field days at the 5CBA apiary, scheduled throughout the 2020 season.

David and Debbie Holland (beeschool@5CBA.org) for registration questions.
Lane Kreitlow (beeschool@5CBA.org) for questions related to the bee school.

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Franklin County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Feb 26, 2020 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

February 26-May 27, 2020
7 Sessions February - May (Classroom + Apiary Field Days)
Wednesday Evenings 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Franklin County Agriculture Extension Office
103 S. Bickett Blvd.
Louisburg, North Carolina 27549

$70 per person / Includes book and first year membership fee.

For questions, contact Terry White at

For questions you may email Terry White at tbw76rjw@aol.com or besseysbees@gmail.com.

Detailed information available on www.franklincountybees.org and Franklin County Beekeepers Association Beginner Beekeepers Bee School Sign-up Genius:

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Hoke Introduction to Beekeeping

Feb 29, 2020 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

116 W Prospect Ave
Hoke County Cooperative Extension
Raeford, North Carolina 28376

Hoke County Chapter of NCSBA is offering a short introduction into beekeeping class. The $25 fee provides 2020 membership in both the Hoke County Beekeepers and NC State Beekeepers Association.

To register, call or text Russ Hoskins, Hoke Chapter President at 910-494-2030.

Executive Board 2019

Regional Directors

Master Beekeeper Program Committee

Certified Honey Producer Program Committee

Golden Achievement Program Committee

Meeting Planning, Awards, Contests

Administration

February 5, 2020

Macon County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Stanly County Practical Beekeeping

Gaston Beginning Beekeeping Class

Robeson Beginning Beekeeping Class

Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class

McDowell Beginning Beekeeping Class

Forsyth Beginning Beekeeping Class

Pender Beginning Beekeeping Class

Beekeepers of the Albermarle Beginning Beekeeping Class

Moore County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Scotland County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Tar River Beginning Beekeeping Class

Johnston Beginning Beekeeping Class

Caldwell Beginning Beekeeping Class

Union County 2020 Fast Track Bee School

Harnett Beginning Beekeeping Class

Five County Beekeepers Beekeeping Basics for Beginners

Franklin County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Hoke Introduction to Beekeeping

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